novel

Describes something that is new, original, or unusual in an interesting way.

ruОписывает что-то новое, оригинальное или необычное в интересном ключе.esDescribe algo nuevo, original o inusual de manera interesante.frDécrit quelque chose de nouveau, d'original ou d'inhabituel, souvent de manière intéressante ou innovante.deBeschreibt etwas Neues, Originelles oder Ungewöhnliches auf interessante Weise.ptDescreve algo novo, original ou incomum de uma forma interessante.zh形容事物新颖、原创或不寻常，常带有令人感兴趣或别具一格的意味。arيصف شيئًا جديدًا أو أصليًا أو غير مألوف بطريقة مثيرة للاهتمام.

1. New and original B2 formal

   Something that is new, original, and not like anything seen before.

   • The scientist proposed a novel approach to solving the problem.
   • Her novel idea won the innovation award.
   • The company introduced a novel product to the market.

   ruНовый и оригинальныйesNuevo y originalfrNouveau et originaldeNeu und originellptNovo e originalzh新颖独特的arجديد وأصيل

   Synonymes: creativedifferentfreshinnovativeneworiginaluniqueunprecedentedunusual

   Antonymes: banalcommonconventionalfamiliarhackneyedordinarytraditionaltriteunoriginalusual

• more novel comparative form
• most novel superlative form

A noun referring to a long written story, usually about imaginary characters and events, that is published as a book.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее длинное письменное повествование, обычно о вымышленных персонажах и событиях, издаваемое в виде книги.esSustantivo que designa una obra narrativa extensa en prosa, generalmente sobre personajes y eventos ficticios, publicada como libro.frNom désignant un long récit écrit, généralement fictif, mettant en scène des personnages et des événements, publié sous forme de livre.deSubstantiv, das ein langes schriftliches Erzählwerk bezeichnet, meist über fiktive Personen und Ereignisse, das als Buch veröffentlicht wird.ptSubstantivo que designa uma longa narrativa escrita, geralmente em prosa, sobre personagens e eventos fictícios, publicada como livro. Também pode se referir de forma mais ampla a qualquer obra de ficção longa ou ao gênero literário correspondente.zh指一种较长的散文体虚构叙事文学作品，通常描写人物和情节，以书籍形式出版。arاسم يشير إلى عمل أدبي طويل من الخيال السردي، يُروى فيه أحداث وشخصيات مبتكرة، ويُنشر عادة في كتاب. وقد يُطلق أيضًا على القصة الطويلة أو العمل الروائي عمومًا.

1. Long fictional narrative A2 formal

   A long written story about imaginary characters and events, typically published as a book.

   • She is reading a historical novel set in the 19th century.
   • His first novel became a bestseller worldwide.
   • The novel explores themes of love and loss.

   ruРоманesNovela (narración larga ficticia)frromandeRomanptRomancezh小说arرواية

   Synonymes: bookfictionnarrativeromancestorytale

2. Literary genre B1 formal

   A specific type or category of long fictional prose.

   • Detective novels are very popular among readers.
   • She prefers romance novels over science fiction.
   • The author is known for writing psychological novels.

   ruЛитературный жанрesGénero literario de la novelafrGenre littéraire du romandeLiterarische GattungptGênero literáriozh文学体裁arجنس أدبي

• novels plural form
• novels' possessive plural form
• novel's possessive singular form